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Groq API Key Setup for use.fo BYOK

Short answer

To use Groq with use.fo BYOK: create a free Groq account at console.groq.com, generate an API key, open use.fo Settings → BYOK → Groq, and paste your key. Your voice data then routes directly from your device to Groq — not through use.fo servers.

Evidence and updates

Facts checked on July 24, 2026

Reviewed by use.fo product team. Sources below identify whether a fact comes from an official product page, a first-party test, customer evidence, or an independent source.

Update log: July 24, 2026 — Published the no-subscription product fact registry and clarified BYOK, Local AI, and Windows support boundaries.

Steps

  1. Create a Groq account

    Go to console.groq.com and sign up for a free account. Groq provides generous free API limits that are sufficient for typical dictation usage.

  2. Generate an API key

    In the Groq Console, go to API Keys → Create API Key. Give it a name (e.g. "use.fo BYOK") and copy the key. Store it securely — it will not be shown again.

  3. Open use.fo Settings

    Open use.fo on your device and go to Settings → BYOK Configuration (or My API Key section depending on your app version).

  4. Select Groq as your provider

    In the BYOK settings, find the provider selection for Speech-to-Text and/or AI Rewrite. Select Groq from the provider list.

  5. Enter your Groq API key

    Paste your Groq API key into the field. The app encrypts and stores it locally on your device.

  6. Test your setup

    Hold your trigger key, speak a sentence, and release. use.fo should transcribe using your Groq key. Check that the status shows BYOK is active.

Before you start

You need a use.fo BYOK license (Desktop $29.99 one-time or Mobile $9.99 one-time) and a Groq account. Groq offers free API access with rate limits; paid tiers are available for higher volume.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Error: invalid API key

Solution: Double-check that you copied the entire key from the Groq Console. Keys start with "gsk_". If it still fails, generate a new key.

Problem: Error: rate limit exceeded

Solution: Groq free tier has per-minute and daily rate limits. If you hit them frequently, consider upgrading your Groq account or using a different provider like OpenRouter.

Problem: BYOK is active but output quality seems different

Solution: Check which Groq model is selected in use.fo for STT and rewrite. Different models have different speed and quality characteristics. Whisper-based models on Groq are generally accurate.

FAQ

Groq's data handling is governed by their own privacy policy at groq.com. use.fo routes your audio directly to Groq when using BYOK. use.fo itself does not store your audio.

Groq has a free tier with rate limits. For typical dictation usage, the free tier is often sufficient. Higher-volume users may need a Groq paid plan.

Yes. use.fo BYOK also supports OpenRouter and Google AI Studio, among others. You can configure different providers for STT and rewrite in use.fo settings.

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